Some of the steep, narrow stairs you'll climb going up the dome of Sacre-Coeur. Access to the dome is to the left of the main entrance, and you may have to wait in line before you buy your ticket and clear security. But then you're off, stopping along the way to enjoy the views and admire the architecture.
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Interview with the Rector, Father Jean Laverton: Question: Can you tell us about some of the religious figures attracted to Montmartre? Let us continue our pilgrimage to find out.
Stage 2: on the forecourt of the Basilica At the front of the Basilica, in the central niche, Christ welcomes us, blessing the city with His right hand and pointing to his heart with His left hand. The construction was funded by national subscription, an outpouring of generosity from throughout France and beyond, attested to by the numerous inscribed stones in the Basilica. This whiteness recalls the Sacrament of the Eucharist, which is the profound spiritual life of the Basilica. Construction problems were encountered at an early stage.
The quarries in the ground underneath the site made it unsuitable for supporting the building and 83 pillars to a depth of 33 metres had to be built to reach solid rock. Construction lasted over 40 years. In Saint Theresa and her father Blessed Louis Martin attended a Mass in this chapel to mark the departure of their pilgrimage to Rome and devoted themselves to the Sacred Heart. After climbing the steps to the top of the Dome, at a height of 83 metres, you can see the Bell Tower that houses the famous Savoyarde, one of the largest bells in the world.
Parisians frequently refer to it, with more than a touch of disparagement, as "that big meringue" that sits with its turrets jutting out like stiff peaks atop the hilly heights of Montmartre.
Others aren't big fans of its gold-leaf heavy, Romanesque and Byzantine-style interiors, deeming them a little too gaudy. Nevertheless, the basilica remains one of the city's most iconic and instantly-recognizable structures and is necessarily included in our top 10 recommendations for what to see in Paris on a first trip.
Such dedication is perhaps fitting, since the area on which the basilica stands is a historic pilgrimage site. The bottom line?
Especially if you're only just discovering the French capital, a visit to the late-nineteenth century basilica is worth a visit-- if only to thoroughly take advantage of the sweeping panoramic views afforded from the terraces outside. In fact, many people forego going inside altogether-- although the interiors certainly have plenty to offer scroll down for highlights and architectural details.
From all of these stations, you will have to take a short walk and then either climb the stairs to the basilica, or the funicular located at left at the bottom of the hill the price is one regular metro ticket. Information on the Web: Visit the official website in English.
The Sacre Coeur is open year-round, including on bank holidays, from am to pm. Entry is free for all. Reservations are not required for groups, but please do respect the atmosphere of near-silence and keep voices to a whisper. To access the Dome from which spectacular panoramic views of the entire city can be enjoyed , use the entrance outside the Basilica, on the left-hand side.
That is, if you have the energy to climb another stairs to the top-- there's no elevator. The Dome is open daily from am to pm May-Sept and from am to pm Oct through April. Visitors are charged for access, but ticket prices are subject to change and no further information is available on the official website.
Guided Tours:. No guided tours are currently offered, in an effort to preserve the meditative character of the site.
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